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Paying Electric Bills

Bill Payments No Longer Accepted at Banks

As of September 1, banks will no longer be able to accept SMECO bill payments.

By Mail

You can mail your payments to this address:

Southern Maryland Electric Co-op
P.O. Box 62261
Baltimore, MD 21264-2261

All other types of correspondence should be mailed to the address listed at the bottom of this page.

Online Bill Payment

You can sign up to view and pay your SMECO bill online. You can pay your bills automatically each month if you use your checking account, or you can go online each month and pay with your credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

If your account has a past-due balance, you cannot make an online payment. You need to speak to a SMECO Customer Service Representative to make a payment. Customer Service Representatives are available 24 hours a day at 1-888-440-3311.

Auto Pay

Auto Pay (BDA) is a convenient way to have your SMECO bill paid automatically from your credit card or your bank's checking account.

Automatic Credit Card Payment

You can pay your bill automatically every month using your Visa or MasterCard.

Pay Your Bill by Telephone

SMECO customer-members can utilize the SMECO Direct Pay payment service. This service offers five customer service options for Co-op members. You can pay your SMECO bill over the telephone using a check, Visa, or MasterCard. You can also check your account balance, the date of your last payment, and make payment arrangements, free of charge.

All services through Direct Pay are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just call 1-866-528-7757.

SMECO Offices

Customers may pay their electric bills at any SMECO office during normal business hours. Regional offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Hughesville Headquarters is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SMECO offices also have night deposit boxes.

Self-Service Station

SMECO offers a self-service station at its regional office in Leonardtown, where you can pay your bill, apply for jobs, and obtain more information about the Cooperative.

Alternate Payment Plans

A customer who is unable to pay for electric service in accordance with SMECO’s billing practices may, under certain circumstances, negotiate an alternate payment plan. The alternate payment plan will take into account the customer’s circumstances, financial condition, and payment history. Arrangements for alternate payment plans must be made in person or over the telephone.

The plan negotiated will be noted on the customer’s account record at SMECO. If the customer fails to meet the obligations agreed upon, SMECO may initiate turn-off procedures without further notice for a past-due balance.

Need Help Paying Your Past-Due Energy Bill?

Contact your local Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) to see if you qualify for assistance. Funds are limited, so call today to make an appointment.

Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee
8371 Leonardtown Road (Route 5), Hughesville

  Calvert County   410-535-1010
  Charles County  

301-274-4474

  St. Mary's County   301-475-5574
  Metro Line   301-870-3770
Prince George's County Department of Social Services
805 Brightseat Road, Landover
  Prince George's County   301-909-6300

This Energy Assistance card lists the OHEP's phone numbers, as well as the numbers of other agencies that offer assistance. (You need the free Adobe Reader to view the card.)